George Foley
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George James Foley (28 November 1872 – 27 October 1945) was an Australian politician from Western Australia. He was the member for the Western Australian seat of Mount Leonora from 1911 until 1920, initially for the Labor Party until 1917 when he joined the National Labor Party. He then entered the Federal House of Representatives as the Nationalist member for the seat of Kalgoorlie, which he held until 1922.
Quick Facts Member of the Australian Parliament for Kalgoorlie, Preceded by ...
George Foley | |
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Member of the Australian Parliament for Kalgoorlie | |
In office 18 December 1920 – 16 December 1922 | |
Preceded by | Hugh Mahon |
Succeeded by | Albert Green |
Personal details | |
Born | (1872-11-28)28 November 1872 Walhalla, Victoria |
Died | 27 October 1945(1945-10-27) (aged 72) Mount Hawthorn, Western Australia |
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Labor (1911–17) National Labor (1917–20) Nationalist (1920–22) |
Spouse | Fannie Gill |
Occupation | Miner and auctioneer |
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